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Spain, Moors and Morocco: A time when Spain was known as Iberia
By Mohan Guruswamy The term ”Moor” does not refer to any particular ethnic group, and is applied as a blanket term to North African (Berber) and Arabian Muslims who colonized Spain during…
- Middle East
20 Moroccan pilgrims die during Haj in Saudi Arabia
Rabat: Moroccan authorities have said that 20 pilgrims from Morocco have died during this year’s Haj rituals in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs said on Friday in a…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Moroccan national deported for overstay, drug peddling
Hyderabad: A Moroccan national was deported from the city for overstaying and selling drugs. Achbili Amine, the accused, was arrested by the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW) and had studied in Osmania…
- Pakistan
Morocco-level earthquake threat looms over Pakistan, warns researcher
Islamabad: A Dutch research organisation’s warning that Pakistan may soon see a strong earthquake has not only gone viral on social media, but even the authorities appear to be taking it seriously,…
- Middle East
UAE firm offers free money transfer to victims of disaster in Libya, Morocco
The United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) e& money, the fintech arm of e& group, is offering free money transfers to the loved ones affected by the natural disasters in Libya and Morocco. The…
- World
New Zealand provides support to quake-hit Morocco
Auckland: Aotearoa New Zealand will provide humanitarian support to those affected by last week’s earthquake in Morocco, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today. “We are making a contribution of USD 1 million…
- Entertainment
Hollywood star Will Smith calls for donation to Moroccan quake victims
Hollywood actor and singer Will Smith called on everyone to donate to those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday, September 8. In a short video posted on Instagram,…
- Middle East
Watch: Moroccan players, fans recite Surah Al-Fatiha for earthquake victims
In a touching solidarity initiative with the victims affected by the earthquake, the fans and players of the Moroccan national football team recited the Surah Al-Fatiha (first Surah—chapter of the Quran) before…
- Sports
Morocco’s national football team to donate their match bonuses to quake victims
Rabat: In a heartfelt display of solidarity with the victims affected by the earthquake, the players and technical staff of Morocco’s national football team have decided to donate all their match bonuses…
- Middle East
Death toll from devastating Morocco earthquake rises to 2,901
Rabat: The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Morocco — – the country’s deadliest in 60 years — has increased to 2,901, with 5,530 injured persons, according to the latest statement…
- Middle East
Dalai Lama condoles loss of lives in quake-hit Morocco
Dharamshala: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has written to Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch expressing grief at the loss of lives caused by an earthquake in the country. In his letter, the Dalai Lama said…
- Middle East
Watch: UAE landmarks light up in solidarity with quake-hit Morocco
Abu Dhabi: The iconic landmarks in United Arab Emirates (UAE) lit up in solidarity with Morocco on Sunday night, September 10, after devastating earthquake that struck on Friday, September 8. The world’s…
- Middle East
Death toll from Morocco earthquake rises to 2,122
Amizmiz: At least 2,122 people have been killed and 2,421 injured since a massive earthquake struck central Morocco on Friday night, according to the latest update from the Moroccan Interior Ministry. The…
- World
South Korea to work closely with Morocco for support over devastating earthquake
Seoul: South Korea’s foreign ministry on Sunday said it will closely cooperate with Morocco and the international community to provide necessary support for the North African country over a massive earthquake. On…
- Middle East
Ronaldo opens his hotel for victims of earthquake in Morocco
Rabat: In a humanitarian gesture, Saudi club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo, decided to open the door of his hotel, in Morocco, for those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck on Friday,…
